There is an increase in the size of the mole from few days. Online portals made me feel concerned. Could you please check out and let me know if it's really something to worry about? It's not hurting or sore.When I touch the area I can slightly feel it like a small lump. Hope you can help! Thank you!
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January 2, 2018
Answer: See a Cosmetic Dermatologist for Mole Removal--lasers, radiowave, shave
I agree you should get the mole checked by a dermatologist. There are 5 signs that should prompt extra concern about skin cancer or melanoma which are the ABCDE's of changes of a mole. They are A= Asymmetry , B= Bordter Irregularity , C= color change, D= Diameter greater than a pencil eraser, E...
I think the first issue is to confirm that the mole is benign. This can be confirmed with a biopsy. This does not mean that the scar will be unattractive. After a small amount of numbing medicine is injected, a good dermatologist can shave this flush with the surface of the skin,...
Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) says:
This looks like a healing wound with a scab. Best practice is to leave any scab to separate of its own accord, don't interfere with the healing by massage or rubbing in any creams. If it starts to leak fluid, become painful and red or smelly discharge then it might be...